Strategic Account Manager: Monogastrics

Elanco; Irene; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Elanco Tiergesundheit AG in South Africa seeks a Strategic Account Manager to grow poultry portfolio sales. You will build long-term relationships with key customers and coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver value from farm to boardroom.

The role requires a science degree and proven sales or account-management experience in animal health, with willingness to travel regionally and internationally as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or veterinary/agricultural field.
• Proven sales or strategic account management experience in animal health.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute integrated customer plans to meet sales targets.
• Build long-term relationships from farm level to boardroom.
• Coordinate internal teams to deliver innovative customer solutions.
• Manage product forecasting, pricing, promotions, and CRM reporting.
• Travel regionally, nationally, and internationally as required.

Skills

Strategic account management

Sales

Communication

English

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Science / Agricultural Science / Veterinary Science

Tools

CRM software

Job description

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People.At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!Your Role: Strategic Account ManagerAs a Strategic Account Manager, you will be part of the Monogastrics sales team to deliver growth across our Poultry portfolio. In this role, you will be responsible for developing long-term relationships with key customers, aligning our solutions to their business objectives, and driving account growth through strategic planning and cross-functional collaboration.Your Responsibilities:Develop and execute integrated customer plans to deliver sales targets and increase market share across the poultry product portfolio (vaccines, antimicrobials, nutritionals, and feed additives).Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key customers, operating effectively from farm level to the boardroom to understand needs and deliver value.Lead strategic planning efforts and coordinate internal support functions (Marketing, Technical, etc.) to implement innovative solutions that drive customer success.Manage product forecasting, pricing, promotional activity, and CRM reporting to optimize supply and meet customer requirements.Demonstrate leadership and influence without authority to align internal teams and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and retention.What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Qualifications):Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Agricultural Science, Veterinary Science (BSc., BVSc.), or equivalent level of practical experience.A proven track record in sales or strategic account management within the Animal Health sector, specifically with Poultry, In-feeds, or Animal Nutrition.Valid South African driving license and high-level computer literacy, including data entry and analytical skills.What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):Demonstrated ability to engage and influence external stakeholders ranging from farm managers to commercial decision-makers and Veterinary Surgeons.Strong project management skills with the ability to coordinate resources and lead others without direct line responsibility.Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to present effectively.Flexibility to participate in evening or weekend programs and travel regionally, nationally, or internationally as required.Strong organizational and time management skills with a focus on delivering value-added projects.Additional Information:Travel: Requires overnight travel regionally, nationally, and/or internationally as required by business needs.Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrecognized groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!#LI-MK1Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected statusElanco may use automated tools, including AI, to support parts of our recruitment process, such as reviewing applications against job‑related criteria and/or transferrable skills. These tools help ensure a consistent, structured evaluation, but they do not make hiring decisions. All decisions involve a human reviewer. For more information on how we handle personal data, please see our Elanco Workforce Privacy Notice.